To properly launch and execute a corporate blog there are several elements you need in place including buy-in from the CEO and executive team, the long-term and strategic goals, education of the importance of the blog to employees, and dedicated resources for the entire effort. The foundation of a corporate blog initiative is a business plan.
Typically a business plan outlines the path a company intends to take to reach, maintain and generate revenue. The structure of a well thought out plan can also set the foundation for other company initiatives by helping you to step-back and think objectively about the key elements of your initiative to inform your decision-making. I’ve outlined a simple guideline for developing a corporate blog business plan.
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